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1. Ask & find out what they already know.
2. Don’t be negative, allow them to share openly.
3. Be honest, but share based on age-appropriateness.
4. Assess their comprehension.
5. Make sure you leave the lines of communication open for future conversations. This isn’t a one-time talk, this should be ongoing.
6. Ensure you establish a safe zone that allows your child to feel comfortable speaking to you.

St. Louis Prayer Project, Inc.

This should be open an on-going dialogue as soon as they are able to talk & understand. Establish honest, open communication from the beginning; this will make it much easier to talk as your child grows older.